Wedding Invitation Suite | Ideas and Tips
Let’s be honest, the fun of wedding planning is in the pretty little details. Pulling together your ideal colors, themes and touches to create a day that truly reflects your style and personality is in large part what makes your day unique and memorable for your guests.
The first time you get to share your wedding vision with your guests is through your wedding invitation suite. Whether you start with a Save The Date or go straight to an invitation, your guests will not only learn the date, location and time of your wedding but they will also get a sneak peak into your color theme and wedding style. It’s their first impression of your dream day.
Image courtesy of Basic Invite. Basic invite has designs for every style, budget and occasion.
Invitations are one of our favorite details of the day.
You share them with everyone and it’s the key to organizing your day. With their help, you will learn who is and how many are attending. RSVPs can help you plan for how much food and alcohol to order and it’s where you can include all the details (think directions, lodging info and attire requests) so your guests are informed and aware of all the plans.
They become a keepsake for life. Be sure to keep a few sets of your wedding invitation suite for your memory box. There are very few tangible mementos that last forever after the wedding day. You will always look back on your invitation with fond memories. Framing them can also turn them into a work of art and be sure to have a set with you on your wedding day so your photographer can use them in detail shots. They make the prettiest pictures!
You can design your invitation to truly reflect your day’s style. From fonts to colors and design, you can create a wedding invitation suite that is uniquely yours and will create an immediate connection to your guests long before your wedding day.
Image courtesy of Basic Invite. They have over 900 designs to choose from.
Our favorite place to design your wedding invitation suite is Basic Invite. We’ve been partnering with Basic Invite for over three years and not only have we used their services for our own invitation and holiday card needs but so many of our clients have as well. Their quality and designs are beautiful and fit all styles. Their attention to detail and customer service are top-notch and they can fit any budget. See below for more ways to save!
Some of our favorite features that Basic Invite offers are:
Free Wedding Websites - Their wedding websites are completely customizable! They're mobile friendly and super easy to use. You can instantly upload all of your wedding details, along with images, and a convenient map with directions for your guests. Choose from 180 custom colors, and a design suite to match your wedding invitations!
Almost Unlimited Colors - Basic Invite is one of the few websites that allows customers almost unlimited color options with instant previews online. You can change the color of each element on a card, with over 180 different color options. The card can be exactly how you want it, down to the littlest detail. This is what sets them apart from any other online stationery company and is their biggest draw.
Custom Samples - Basic Invite allows customers the ability to order a printed sample of their invitation so they can see the card’s paper quality and how it will print before you place your final order.
Over 900 Wedding Invitation Sets - Each of their wedding invitations is part of a set. They have all the wedding stationery you need, like save the dates, wedding invitations, enclosure cards, wedding menus, wedding programs, and even matching thank you cards!
Free Address Collection Service - Use their free address collection service to request your addresses with just three simple steps. Share a link via social media or email, collect addresses, and get free envelope printing.
This is worth its weight in gold! Basic Invite stores all the addresses in your account and you have them for all future needs: think holiday cards, baby shower invites, baby announcements and so on. Your wedding invite list will likely become the list you use for all future celebrations as a married couple.
Picture courtesy of Basic Invite. Did you know they have over 40 envelope colors to complete your suite?
Our PSA for the day: Always send thank you notes!
We get it, times have changed but good manners have not. Every guest deserves a custom thank you note for the gift they gave you, whether it be at your shower or wedding. No excuse should come in the way of getting that done. If they found the time to purchase a gift and attend an event to celebrate your day, you should be able to find the time to write a thank you note.
A great time saving tip: order your custom thank you notes when you order your invitation suite and since you uploaded or gathered all your guests’ names in Basic Invite, you have all that info at your fingertips.
Trust us when we say, the small gesture of a thank you note goes a long way!
Be sure to order plenty to cover all your events: engagement party, showers, bridal luncheons and wedding day. Each time someone gives you a gift, you should send a thank you note. A common downfall is procrastinating and once the list gets too long, many give up and don’t send them at all. If you write them as the gifts come in, you’ll feel so accomplished!
If you keep them simple in design, you will be able to use the extras for future needs: housewarming parties, holiday gifts, and so much more.
PS: please be sure to send a hand-written note. A pre-printed, generic note is not the same. It’s not personal and does not evoke sincere gratitude. Save automation for emails and out-of-office replies.
Picture courtesy of Basic Invite. Every little detail of your wedding invitation suite can be customized on Basic Invite.
Basic Invite is so easy to use and even easier to find. Go the basicinvite.com to start designing your invitations. Need ideas and inspiration? You can find them on all the socials. Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter.
We truly stand by our partnership with Basic Invite. Not only have we been partners for three years but we’ve been loyal customers too. We can say with complete confidence and personal experience that ordering your wedding invitation suite from Basic Invite will not only make a great first impression with your guests but will truly become a keepsake of your wedding day that you will treasure forever.
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Have any invitation questions? Ask below and we’d be happy to help!